Chapter 37 Silence Is Better than Sound at This Time
"Beep~beep~beep~~"
With the referee on duty, Farhani Ariza, blowing two short and one long full-time whistles, the 16th Asian Cup in Australia in 2015 officially came to an end. The Chinese team finally relied on Tang Zheng's two goals 2: 0 defeated the Chinese team, which had home court advantage, and won the first Asian Cup championship in team history.
"The game is over! The game is over! With Tang Zheng's two goals, the Chinese team finally defeated Australia 2:0 at the Australian Stadium! And won the 2015 Australian 16th Asian Cup!"
Central 5 commentator He Wei was so passionate and hysterical that he entered a crazy commentary state: "Fans sitting in front of the TV, please remember this moment, a sacred moment! Fifteen goals scored in six games and no goals conceded! This statistic is the best in the past 15 Asian Cups! Tang Zheng, who personally contributed nine goals, takes the greatest credit! I can responsibly say here that without Tang Zheng, there would be no China. The team’s champion…”
He Wei was full of witty words and eloquent, and the commentator Xu Yang was not idle either. He went on to say: "The championship is a matter for the whole team, but many times personal heroism is the key factor that may become the team's victory, so I strongly agree with He Wei As I said, many foreign media are still unwilling to admit that Tang Zheng is the best professional football player on the planet, but at this moment they have to admit that when a player's strength reaches a certain level, he can change the game!"
New Wolf Sports commentator Zhan Jun burst into flames: "The game is over! The game is over! Ten years ago we were infinitely close to winning the Asian Cup. Today, ten years later, we can proudly announce to the world that we are the champions! The Asian Champions !Represent Asia in the Confederations Cup in Russia two years later!"
British Sky commentator Andy Gray was influenced by his partner Martin Taylor. He was full of praise for Tang Zheng: "Congratulations Tang! Congratulations to the Chinese team! Congratulations to them for winning the first Asian Cup championship in team history! But I I have to say something from the bottom of my heart. The Chinese team’s Asian Cup championship is entirely based on Tang’s personal efforts. Why? Look at his number of goals and assists? I think...it’s clear at a glance!”
"Old man, I find that I appreciate you more and more!" Commentator Martin Taylor patted Andy Gray's left shoulder with his left hand and said with a smile: "It is indeed not difficult to see Don's contribution from the surface data! But if you further analyze it based on After an in-depth study of the game data, I think Tang’s contribution rate is higher, because his defensive statistics such as steals, interceptions, header contests, etc. are all ranked first in this Asian Cup! Just think about it... a native The top scorer of the Asian Cup can rank first in defensive statistics. What is this phenomenon? Although it cannot be said to be unprecedented, at least there is no precedent in world football..."
"Ouch, ouch, ouch -"
At the same time, deafening shouts rang out over the Australian stadium. Every Chinese fan contributed hysterically, making the atmosphere extremely fanatical.
The Chinese players on the court were extremely excited in this fanatical atmosphere. Tang Zheng, the biggest contributor to the Chinese team's victory in the game, became the target of his passionate teammates to vent their anger.
Even though Tang Zheng was the most well-deserved brother in the team in terms of personal strength, and he was also the CEO of many players in the team's agency, but at this moment they selectively forgot and pounced on Tang Zheng one after another.
"You bastards! I'm telling you...hey...don't...I'm afraid of heights..."
Facing his passionate teammates, Tang Zheng could not beat him with two fists. He was instantly pushed to the ground by his teammates, who then grabbed his limbs and threw and caught him rhythmically back and forth into the sky.
As a well-deserved man of the match in this game,
The on-site director deliberately gave Tang Zheng a close-up shot, so the fans sitting in front of the TV could clearly see that the tough guy Tang Zheng had such a cute side.
Surrounding the Chinese players who passionately celebrated the victory were media from all over the world with cameras in their hands. They took photos of the victorious Chinese players.
The sound of "click", "click" and "click" kept sounding along with the frequency of the flash.
To be more precise, the camera was pointed at Tang Zheng.
In front of the visiting team's coaching bench, head coach Lippi also received the same treatment from Tang Zheng, which caused a burst of good-natured laughter from the Chinese fans in the stands.
Compared to Tang Zheng's 'fierce resistance', Lippi, who was used to seeing big winds and waves, enjoyed it very much.
In his words - since you can't resist, just enjoy it.
It's a pity that Tang Zheng hasn't realized this yet.
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After celebrating the victory with his assistants, Lippi did not forget the etiquette. He walked directly to the home team's coaching bench, shook hands with Postkoglu, and politely said a few words of encouragement.
Normally Postkoglu would have had a lot to say to Lippi and learn from him, but now he was in a very bad mood, so after saying a few words, he turned around and walked towards the court to comfort the players.
The game was indeed lost, but it was more like losing to Tang Zheng.
Tang Zheng, who scored two goals, not only led the field in offensive statistics, but also in defensive statistics. Most of our offenses came to an abrupt end in Tang Zheng's defense zone, so losing to a team would not let him down. People feel sad, after all, their skills are inferior to others, but if they lose the game to one person, it has something to do with the player's personal confidence...
If the player's mentality is not adjusted in time, it is likely to affect the player's future career.
Immediately, Lippi also walked to the court and hugged the players who were excitedly celebrating the game to celebrate the victory.
Many people may think that the Chinese team's victory is related to Lippi's formation. In the final analysis, there is a direct relationship, but in the final analysis, the victory of the game is won by the players' personal efforts.
With the Asian Cup championship, Lippi's contract with the Chinese Football Association will automatically be extended until the end of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, which means that he will still be the head coach of the Chinese team for the next three years.
Last year's World Cup in Brazil led the Chinese team to the quarterfinals. Now there are a lot of talented Chinese players. They may be able to go further in three years.
It's a bit nonsense to talk about winning the championship, but reaching the semi-finals is still possible.
When the players saw coach Lippi coming to the court, they all ran over, which was equivalent to indirectly 'saving' Tang Zheng.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"
The Chinese fans in the stands were in high spirits, creating waves of loud cheers like a perpetual motion machine. Then, under the leadership of the Dragons Fan Club, they played Mexican waves to fully vent their victory. The excitement brought by the ball.
At the same time, AFC staff are also busy setting up the podium and making final preparations for the upcoming awards ceremony.
The Chinese players who personally celebrated winning the game slowly walked to the family stands. At this exciting time, the most important people to share the victory are their families!
Not long after, each Chinese player put on the Arabic numeral '1' printed on his chest and draped the five-star red flag on his shoulders, and walked around the field to thank the Chinese fans who were present.
The five-star red flag was raised in the breeze, and the on-site director gave a close-up shot of the huge five-star red flag in the stands. Countless Chinese fans sitting in front of the TV were deeply moved.
At this moment, the loud singing of Chinese fans rang out over the Australian stadium.
"The five-star red flag is fluttering in the wind
How loud is the song of victory
Sing our dear motherland
From now on, we will become prosperous and powerful
Sing our dear motherland
From now on, we will become prosperous and powerful
…”
This catchy song "Singing the Motherland" was transmitted to the ears of every Chinese fan watching the live game through the broadcast signal. Almost every fan couldn't help humming to the familiar melody.
Even those Chinese who are not fans are humming subconsciously. At this moment, the singing of "Ode to the Motherland" hummed by fans across the country echoes from afar and resounds throughout the country.
The AFC staff were very efficient, setting up the podium in less than ten minutes, and the atmosphere at the scene changed from fanaticism to a bit serious.
The broadcast screen showed a blond boy wearing a white peaked cap walking out of the player tunnel holding the Asian Cup championship trophy in both hands. On both sides of him walking were media reporters holding high-definition cameras. Then the audience witnessed the blond boy holding the Asian Cup championship trophy in his hands. The cup championship trophy is placed on a cylindrical trophy stand with the 2015 Asian Cup logo printed on it.
Followed closely were FIFA President Sepp Blatter, senior AFC officials, and organizing committee officials.
First, commemorative medals and souvenirs are awarded to the final referee team as usual, and then the live broadcast announces in English the awards to be awarded next.
Central 5 commentator He Wei is proficient in English. He translated directly: "The next award is the most valuable player of this Asian Cup, which is also what we often call the tournament MVP. I want every fan in front of the TV to feel Have you counted them all?”
"That's right!" He Wei's voice suddenly rose an octave when he heard the name spoken on the live broadcast: "It's Tang Zheng! The well-deserved MVP of this Asian Cup!"
The on-site director showed a close-up shot of Tang Zheng, who was wearing the captain's armband on his left arm. He was smiling and strolling towards the podium.
The official who presented the award to Tang Zheng was Australian Football Association Chairman Roy Lowe. Although Australia ultimately failed to defeat the Chinese team at home and win the game, Lowe's appearance as a politician was still very good. He hugged Tang Zheng with a smile and said: After some polite words, he handed Tang Zheng the trophy symbolizing the most valuable player of this Asian Cup.
Tang Zheng has won many awards in his career, and the most important personal honor among them is Jin Jiangqiu, but holding the Asian Cup Most Valuable Player trophy this time has a very special feeling in his heart.
The pride of bringing glory to the country!
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At the end of the Most Valuable Player award, it is the newly added Best Goalkeeper. This award is also undisputed. As the only team in the Asian Cup that has not conceded a goal, the Chinese team has goalkeeper Yan Junling taking the greatest credit.
When Yan Junling smiled and took a photo with Australian Football Association Chairman Roy, Central 5 commentator He Wei changed his words: "According to the awards ceremony regulations arranged by the organizing committee, the next one is the top scorer of the tournament."
The broadcast screen just showed Tang Zheng chatting with teammates Zhang Linpeng and Lu Liang. He Wei smiled and said: "Fortunately, Tang Zheng's hands are big enough. Later, he can hold the MVP trophy in his left hand and a small steel cannon in his right hand."
Half a minute later, Tang Zheng, who was standing in the middle of the podium, received the small steel cannon trophy from AFC Vice Chairman Zhang Jilong.
As a Chinese, Zhang Jilong was very excited and proud at this time. He held Tang Zheng's free right hand with both hands and did not put it down for a long time. It was only after the FIFA President Sepp Blatter coughed lightly that he realized something.
This interesting scene also became one of the few laughs at the award ceremony, leaving a precious memory for the 2015 Asian Cup.
Tang Zheng, holding a trophy in one hand, became the focus of everyone's attention. The reporters from the global media surrounding the podium kept pressing the shutter button in their hands, murdering many memories.
Central 5 commentator He Wei was full of pride and spoke passionately: "Throughout the entire history of the Asian Cup, starting from the establishment of the best player in the 8th Asian Cup in Singapore in 1984, Tang Zheng was not the first best player and best player in the Asian Cup. The double winner of the goalscorer. Previously, the famous Chinese team player Jia Quan won this honor in the 1984 Asian Cup in Singapore. However, the Chinese team unfortunately lost to Saudi Arabia. Now it is different. Tang Zheng won the best player and top scorer with a championship attitude. Full of gold content…”
With the awarding of the top scorer completed, the awarding of individual awards came to an end, followed by the awarding of the runner-up.
Most of the Australian players who were informed by the live broadcast were in a bad mood and felt very disappointed. They did not expect to lose the championship at home, so they did not accept this cruel ending for a while and were depressed.
However, there are also veteran players Cahill and Bresciano who are more optimistic. They know that Australia is no longer the Australia in its peak period. It is normal for a national team that is in the transition from old to new to lose to the Chinese team that is at its peak.
Besides... Tang Zheng's performance can be said to be unparalleled. Being able to lose to such an opponent is a good result.
One by one, Australian players walked onto the podium to accept the silver medal award.
When the last Australian player stepped off the podium, the most enthusiastic moment came!
That’s right! It’s the champion taking the stage! !
The Chinese fans in the stands seemed extremely excited, and the cheers they made echoed throughout the sky: "Ooooooooooo-"
Those Chinese fans who had not been able to buy tickets to enter the stadium looked at the huge LCD screen outside the stadium and matched with the chants of the fans inside the stadium. They were hysterical, which invisibly increased the fanatical atmosphere of the entire Australian stadium by half a point, so that those who The fans who sat in front of the TV without turning down the volume felt a little upset.
"Now the champion members are invited to come on stage to receive their awards!"
The inciting voice of the on-site announcer came from around the stadium. Captain Zheng Zhi, who missed the semi-finals and finals due to injury, led his teammates to the podium under the guidance of AFC staff.
What is different from previous Asian Cups and major cup competitions is that the medal awarded to the champion is not a traditional gold medal, but a more meaningful trophy.
AFC Vice Chairman Zhang Jilong was particularly proud at this time. He shook hands warmly with every Chinese player and said a few words.
After being the vice-president of the AFC for so long, I have finally waited for this day!
Proud from the bottom of my heart!
The last person to receive the trophy was Tang Zheng, who held one trophy in each hand, and then the championship trophy was awarded.
AFC Chairman Salman held the trophy, walked to the cheering Chinese players, and handed it to captain Tang Zheng under the spotlight.
Tang Zheng wanted to ask captain Zheng Zhi to hold the trophy high, but Zheng Zhi refused with a smile. Tang Zheng did not show any pretense. He suddenly raised his hands holding the trophy.
At the same time, colorful fireworks and red and white confetti exploded from behind the podium, rising into the sky.
"we are the champion!!"
The commentator of Central 5 was suddenly at a loss for words, and it took him a long time to yell out one sentence.
Countless Chinese fans sitting in front of the TV watched the Chinese players on the podium holding the trophy high, and their eyes became moist, and tears flowed down their cheeks. They never thought that one day the Chinese team would be able to stand on the top of Asia.
Especially for the older generation of fans, this moment is particularly precious.
They are afraid of waking up and finding out it was a dream...
Commentator Xu Yang was full of emotions: "Champion! Asian Cup champion! It's not easy! I thought of countless passionate words before the game, but at this moment I can't think of any words of praise. Maybe silence is more appropriate than sound at this time..."